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Seattle Park Value Report

Our new study of the park system of Seattle shows that the city's parks generate considerable economic value—both to the local government and to Seattle residents.

According to the detailed analysis by the Center for City Park Excellence, Seattle's parks deliver annual municipal revenue of $19.2 million, municipal savings of $12.4 million, resident savings of $511.6 million and a collective increase of resident wealth of $110.8 million.

The report, commissioned by the city of Seattle and Seattle Parks Foundation, is the seventh in a series of such studies. Previous cities analyzed include Denver; Philadelphia; Sacramento; San Diego; Wilmington, Delaware; and Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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Working from more than 30 offices nationwide, The Trust for Public Land offers a range of services to meet the conservation needs of the 21st century. We help communities raise funds, conduct research and planning, acquire and protect land, and design and renovate parks, playgrounds, trails, and gardens.